IRON MAIDEN will be performing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026 – the only German festivals the metal icons will be playing next year. More than a decade after their last performance at the Nürburgring, they are returning to one of Europe’s most important festival stages. With their globally acclaimed “Run For Your Lives” tour, the band promises an epic live experience a long-awaited moment for the audience at the racetrack.
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Another highlight of the lineup: VOLBEAT will play their only German shows at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026 – a special moment for their huge fan base. Their current album debuted at number 1 in the German charts, and their arena tour, announced for December 2025, was completely sold out within hours – a clear sign of the band’s momentum.
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Already confirmed as headliners since the last edition, LINKIN PARK headlines the upcoming lineup, marking a new chapter in the festival’s history.
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LIMP BIZKIT will also be among the biggest names on the stages of the twin festivals in 2026. As one of the most influential nu metal bands of all time, they will bring their explosive live show and their unmistakable mix of crossover sound and attitude to Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Also joining the lineup will be Papa Roach – a fixture in the alternative rock cosmos and known for their energetic performances.
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BAD OMENS, currently one of the most exciting new bands in modern metalcore, will provide an additional exclamation point and will be performing in a top slot on the Mandora Stage. ELECTRIC CALLBOY, who have long enjoyed cult status with their blend of metalcore and humour, will exclusively present their biggest festival show to date at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2026. SABATON will also bring their spectacular live performances, while The Offspring will provide both nostalgia and a sense of ecstasy with a whole arsenal of punk rock classics.
The response to Rock am Ring 2026 has been simply overwhelming. Over 70,000 festival tickets sold in September alone – that’s unprecedented. We are infinitely grateful to the fans for their trust and are delighted to offer them a festival with this lineup that will be remembered – Matt Schwarz, CEO of PRK DreamHaus
International stars, scene favorites, and crowd-pleasers add additional depth and impact to the first wave of bands including BABYMETAL, who are redefining metal with J-pop influences, WITHIN TEMPTATION with their epic soundscapes between symphonic and alternative and MARTERIA, one of the most influential German live acts of recent years.
Also confirmed: A PERFECT CIRCLE, ARCHITECTS, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, ICE NINE KILLS, LANDMVRKS, SOCIAL DISTORTION, THREE DAYS GRACE and TRIVIUM.
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